LG FA64-A0U User Guide

FA64 (FA64-

A0U/ FAS64F

)

P/NO : MFL63266220

ENGLISH

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet
carefully and completely.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case
or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction has been
adhered to.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and
retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible
laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no
additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall
outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation
are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the
cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted,
kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs,
wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing
the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:

Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the
assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat
to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery
together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.

The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Safety Precaution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully
and completely.

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected
material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and
sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and

constitute a criminal offense. This equipment should not be

used for such purposes.

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

ENGLISH

Contents

Setting up 4
Main unit 4
Remote control 5

Listening to CDs 6
Listening to the radio 6-7
Listening to music from your external device 7
Using an USB device 7
Setting the Clock 8
Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field 8
Recording to USB 9

Troubleshooting 10
Specifications 10

Precautions in using the touch buttons

• Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands. In a humid
environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before
using.

• Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it work. If you apply
too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch buttons.

• Touch the button that you want to work in order to operate the
function correctly.

• Be careful not to have any conductive material such as metallic
object on the touch buttons, and it can cause malfunctions.

Move your finger around
the touch wheel.

*VOLUME Adjustment

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Setting up

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Connection of the front speakers

Connect the speaker cables to the speaker terminals.
Connect the black end of each wire to the terminals marked - (minus) and
the other end to the terminals marked + (plus).

22

Fit the AM loop aerial to its stand (AM optional)

Connect the AM loop aerial to the unit.

33

Connect the FM aerial

The reception will be at its best when the two loose ends of the aerial
are in a straight line and horizontal.

44

Plug the power plug into a wall socket

NOTES:

• If TV screen becomes discolored do not place speakers within 30cm
from TV.

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the
components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will
be distorted and will lack base.

Be careful of the following

Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects
into the *speaker duct.

*speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker
cabinet(enclosure).

33

FM - aerial

Main unit

22

AM - aerial (optional)

1

OPEN

Front
speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

2
3

4

5
6
7

12

13

14

15

16

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18

8

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1.11Power on/ off

2. VOLUME

Controls the volume when using
any function.

3. FUNC.

Changes the functions

4. .(SKIP)

TUN. (-) (TUNER)

5. USB REC.

Recording to USB

6.

x

Stops playback or recording

7. DISC TRAY

8. EQ master/ DEMO button

9. CLOCK

For setting the clock and checking
the time.

10. TIMER

With the TIMER function you can
turn CD, USB play and TUNER
reception on or off at a desired
time.

11. SET/ RDS(OPTIONAL)

Confirms the time you have
selected when setting the clock.

12. Display window

13.

BB

/

[]

PLAY/PAUSE
MO./ ST. (MONO/ STEREO)

14. XDSS plus

(Extreme Dynamic Sound System)
Reinforce the treble, bass and
surround effect.

MP3 Opt.

Optimizes compressible MP3 files
so that it improves the bass sound.

15. > (SKIP)

TUN. (+) (TUNER)

16. Z (OPEN/ CLOSE)

17. USB connector

18. PHONES

(Headphone jack : 3.5mm)

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SLEEP

Fall asleep while listening to your unit

Press SLEEP one or more times to select
delay time between 10 and 180 minutes.

INFO

See information about your music.

MP3/ WMA files often come with tags. The
tag gives the Title, Artist, Album or Time
information.

Listen to your tracks repeatedly or
randomly.

./>

TUN

(+)/(-)

Selects the radio station.
Searchs for a section within a track.
Skips Fast backward or Forward.

BB

/

[]

xx

Starts or pauses playback
(MONO/ STEREO)

Stops playback or recording

Remote control

F

(FUNCTION)

EQ

Sound quality adjustment

You can choose sound impressions.

LG EQ

Changes the functions.

Searchs for a folder of MP3/ WMA files

When a CD containing MP3/ WMA files in
several folders is being played, press
FOLDER•PRESET selects the folder you
want to play.

Choose a ‘preset number’ for a radio
station.

v

v

+

-

Controls the volume when using any function.

Temporarily stop the sound

Press the button again to return to the
sound.

FOLDER

•PRESET

VOL

For storing radio stations

If you have saved radio stations using
PROGRAM/MEMO., you can scroll
through them and select one.

Listens to your tracks in any order

PROGRAM/

MEMO.

You can select a Natural or Local
Specialization equalizer effect by
using LG EQ.

POWER on/ off

REPEAT

/RANDOM

Put the battery into the remote control

Make sure for the + (plus) and – (minus) on the battery to be matched on the remote control.

(size AAA)

z

REC

Recording button

RDS/ PTY
(optional)

RDS (Radio Data System)
Searchs radio stations by radio type

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RDS

PTY

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Listening to CDs

Listening to CDs - More you can do

Searching for a section within a track

Hold ./> on the unit or ./> on the remote control

during playback

and release it at the point you want to listen to.

Program list

You can play up to 20 tracks on a CD in order.

1 Insert a CD and wait for it to be read.
2 Press PROGRAM/MEMO.

on the remote control

in stop status.

3 Press ./> on the unit

or

./>

on the remote control

to select a

track.

4 Press PROGRAM/MEMO. again to save and select a next track.
5 Press BB/

[]

to play the programmed music files

.

6 To clear your selection, press

xx

, PROGRAM/MEMO. and then

xx

.

About MP3/ WMA

MP3/WMA Disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows:

• Sampling Frequency : 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), 32 - 48 kHz (WMA)

• Bit rate : 32 - 320 kbps (MP3), 40 - 320 kbps (WMA)

• CD-R physical format should be “ISO 9660/ JOLIET”

• If you record MP3/WMA files using the software which cannot create a FILE
SYSTEM, for example “Direct-CD” etc., it is impossible to playback MP3 files.
We recommend that you use “Easy-CD Creator”, which creates an ISO 9660 file system.

• Do not use special letters such as “/ : * ? “ < >”etc.

• Even if the total number of files on the disc has more than 1000, it will only be
shown up to 999

Audio CD and MP3/ WMA CD can be played back in this unit.

1. Open the CD door

2. Insert the CD: Label facing up.

3. Close the CD door

4. Select the CD function:

The display will show the total
number of tracks (files).

5. Start the CD playing

6. To stop a CD playing

ZZ

-

ZZ

FUNC.

BB

/

[]

xx

-

-

-

FUNCTION

BB

/

[]

xx

ON UNIT ON REMOTE

Listening to the radio - More you can do

Looking for radio stations automatically

1 Press and hold ./> on the unit or TUN- / TUN+ on the remote control

for more than 0.5 second.

2 The tuner will scan automatically and stop when it finds a radio station.

Deleting all the saved stations

1 Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMO. on the

remote control

for two seconds.

“ERASE ALL” shows.

2 Press PROGRAM/MEMO. on the

remote control

to erase all the saved

stations.

Improveing poor FM reception

Press BB/[](MONO/STEREO) on the remote control. This will change the tuner
from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.

Listening to the radio

Make sure both the FM and AM (optional) aerials are connected.

1. Select either FM or AM (optional)

2. Select the radio station

3. To ‘save’ a radio station:

A preset number will show in the
display.

4. Select the preset number

5. To confirm press: Up to 50 radio

stations can be saved.

6. To select a ‘saved’ station

ON UNIT

FUNC.

./>

-

-

-

-

ON REMOTE

FUNCTION

TUN- / TUN+

PROGRAM/MEMO.

FOLDER•PRESET

PROGRAM/MEMO.

FOLDER•PRESET

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See information about your radio stations - OPTIONAL

The FM tuner is supplied with the Radio Data System (RDS) facility. This
shows the letters RDS on the display, plus information about the radio station

being listened to. Press RDS on the remote control several times to
view the information.

PTY - Programme Type, such as News, Sport, Jazz.
RT - Radio Text, the name of the radio station.
CT - Time Control, the time at the location of the radio station.
PS - Programme Service name, the name of channel.

You can search the radio stations by programme type by pressing RDS.
The display will show the last PTY in use. Press PTY one or more times to
select your preferred programme type. Press and hold ./>. The tuner
will search automatically. When a station is found the search will stop.

Using an USB device

ON UNIT ON REMOTE

You can enjoy media files saved on an USB device by connecting the
USB device to the USB port of the unit.
If you want to operate other function, see the CD playback section.

1. Connect the USB device to the USB
port of the unit.

2. Select the USB function.

3. Select a file you want to play.

4. Start your media playing.

5. To stop, press

6. Before disconnecting the portable
USB device, change to any other
function.

-

FUNC.

-

BB

/

[]

xx

FUNC.

-

FUNCTION

-

BB

/

[]

xx

FUNCTION

Compatible USB Devices

• MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.

• USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 2.0 or USB 1.1.

• The USB function may not be available depending on devices.

• Devices which require additional program installation when you have
connected it to a computer, are not supported.

Look out for the follows.

• Do not extract the USB device while in operation.

• For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minute to be
searched.

• To prevent data loss, back up all data.

• If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device is not
recognized.

• Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT(16/ 32) file system is
supported.

• This unit is not supported when the total number of files is 1000 or more.

• External HDD, Locked devices or hard type USB devices are not supported.

• USB port of the unit can not be connected to PC. This unit can not be used
as a storage device.

Listening to music from your external device

The unit can be used to play the music from many types of external device.

1. Connect the external device to the
AUX IN connector of the unit.

> If your TV has only one output for

audio(MONO). connect it to the
left(white) audio jack on the unit.

2. Turn the power on.

3. Select the AUX function.

4. Turn on the external device and start it

playing.

11

FUNC.

-

--

11

FUNCTION

-

ON UNIT ON REMOTE

Main unit

VCR, TV, ...

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Setting the Clock

1. Turn the power on

2. Press for at least 2 seconds

3. Choose from either: AM 12:00 (for an am and pm

display) or 0:00 (for a 24 hour display).

4. Confirm your selection

5. Select the hours

6. Press

7. Select the minutes

8. Press

Using your player as an alarm clock

1 Turn the power on.

2 Press and hold TIMER. Each function, EX) TUNER, CD.... flashes.

3 Press SET when the function you want to be woken by is showing.
4 Choose one of them by pressing SET.
5 “ON TIME” will be displayed. Then you can set the time you want the alarm

to go on. Press ./> to change the hours and minutes and SET to
save.

6 “OFF TIME” will be displayed. Then, you can set the time you want the

function to stop. Press ./> to change the hours and minutes and
press SET to save.

7 You will be shown the volume (VOL) you want to be woken by.

Use ./> to change the volume and SET to save.
The clock icon “ ”shows that the alarm is set.

8 Press TIMER button 2times. You can check the setting status.

Notes:

• If you set the clock time, you can check the time by pressing CLOCK even
when the player is turned off.

• If you set the clock time and alarm, you can check the alarm icon “ ” by
pressing CLOCK even when the player is turned off.

DIMMER

Press SLEEP once. The LED (Light-emitting diode) of front panel is turned off
and the display window will be darken by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP
repeatly until dim off.

ON UNIT

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CLOCK

./>

SET

./>

SET

./>

SET

Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field

This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a
desired sound mode by using EQ/ LG EQ/ EQ master.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound
sources and effects.

NATURAL You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound.
Local Regionally optimized sound effect.(DANGDUT/ ARABIC/

Specialization PERSIAN/ INDIA/ REGUETON/ MERENGUE / SALSA/
equalizer SAMBA)

AUTO EQ Realizes the sound equalizer that is the most similar to the

genre of which is included in the MP3 ID3 tag of song files.

POP This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the
CLASSIC sound, giving you the feeling you are at an actual rock,
JAZZ pop, jazz or classic concert.
ROCK

MP3 Opt. This function is optimized for compressible MP3 file. It

improves the bass sound.

XDSS (ON) Reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound effect.
VIRTUAL You can enjoy moe virtual surround sound.
NORMAL(OFF) You can enjoy the sound without equalizer effect.

ON DISPLAY Description

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4 Use . / > or . / > to select a desired recording speed.

X 1 SPEED (96kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps)

- You can listen to music while recording it. (Audio CD Only)
X 2 SPEED (96kbps, 128kbps)

- You can just recording the music file. (Audio CD Only)

5 Press USB REC. or

zz

REC to finish the setting.

When you are recording, look out for the following

• You can check the recording percentage rate for the USB record on the
screen during the recording. (MP3/ WMA CD only)

• During recording MP3/ WMA, there is no sound.

• When you stop recording during playback, the file that has been recorded
at that time will be stored.(Audio CD only)

• Do not remove the USB device or turn off the unit during USB recording. If
not, an incomplete file may be made and not deleted on PC.

• If USB recording does not work, the message like “NO USB”, “ERROR”,
“USB FULL” or “NO REC” is displayed on the display window.

• For the discs recorded in the format of DTS disc, USB recording is not
supported.

• Multi card reader device or External HDD can not be used for USB
recording.

• A file is recoreded by 128Mbyte when you record for a long term.

• When you stop recording during playback, the file will not be stored.

• In the state CD-G, DTS disc USB record is not operated.

• You may not record more than 999files.

• It’ll be stored as follows.

Recording to USB - More you can do

Recording Music file in disc source to USB

One track recording -

If the USB recording is started during playback of the CD, the one track/ file
would be recording into the USB.

All tracks recording -

If the recording button is pressed at the CD stop, all tracks/ files would be
recording.

Program list recording -

USB records after creating your own program if you want to record the track
you want.

Pausing recording

During recording, press USB REC. to pause recording. Press

zz

REC to

continue recording. (Only Radio/ AUX)

To select recording bit rate and speed

1 Press USB REC. on the player or

zz

REC on the remote control for longer

than 3 seconds.

2 Use . / > on the player or . / > on the remote control to select

the bit rate.

3 Press USB REC. or

zz

REC again to select the recording speed.

Recording to USB

You can record a various sound source to USB.

1. Connect the USB device to the unit.

2. Select a mode in which you want to
record.

Play back a sound source first.

3. Start the recording.

4. To stop recording, press

ON UNIT

ON REMOTE

-

FUNC.

USB REC.

xx

-

FUNCTION

z

REC

xx

AUDIO CD

MP3/ WMA

The other sources

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Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

General

Power supply Refer to main label.

(Mexico only : 120 V ~ 60 Hz)
Power consumption 25 W
Net Weight 3.1 kg
External dimensions (WxHxD) 170 x 228 x 250 mm
Operating temperature 5

o

C to 35 oC

Operating humidity 5% to 85 %

Tuner

FM Tuning Range 87,5 - 108,0 MHz or

87,50 - 108,00 MHz
AM Tuning Range (optional)

522 - 1620 kHz or 522 - 1710 kHz

or 520 - 1710 kHz

Amplifier

Output Power 30 W + 30 W
T.H.D 0.7 %
Frequency Response 60 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB

CD

Frequency response 40 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB
Dynamic range 80 dB

Speakers (FAS64F)

Type 2 Way 2 Speaker
Impedance 4 Ω
Rated Input Power 30 W
Max. Input Power 60 W
Net Dimensions (WxHxD) 128 x 234 x 240 mm
Net Weight (1EA) 2.2 kg

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Correction

General

No power.

No sound.

The power cord is not plugged in.

Check whether electricity failed.

Check whether you select right function.

Plug in the power cord.

Check the condition by operating other
electronic devices.

Press FUNCTION and check the
selected function.

CD

The unit does not
start playback.

An unplayable disc is inserted.

The disc is dirty.

Insert a playable disc.

Clean the disc.

RADIO

Radio stations
cannot be tuned in.

The antenna is positioned or connected
poorly.

Connect the antenna securely.

Remote control

The remote control
does not work
properly.

The remote control is too far from the
unit.

There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the unit.

The battery in the remote control is
exhausted.

Operate the remote control within about
23 ft (7 m).

Remove the obstacle.

Replace the battery with new one.

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